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'On important visit': BJP justifies PM's foreign tour after oppn's 'where's Modi' question
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday justified Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5 nation tour amid "save fuel" appeal from the PM and criticsm from the opposition parties.
Ireland's President Catherine Connolly to meet with King Charles during three-day visit to UK
Irish President Catherine Connolly commenced her inaugural official visit to England today, highlighting the profound impact of Irish people on British society during an address at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith.The Galway-born politician, who took office in November, praised the wide-ranging contributions made by the Irish community across the UK.Ms Connolly told attendees: "The Irish contribution to British society is as diverse as can be imagined."From the arts and culture, to healt...
WATCH: Sajid Javid warns that 'Britain's social fabric is fraying' as he launches new patriotic project
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid discusses a new research project to discover the shared vision Britons have for the country.Speaking to GB News, Mr Javid said: "One of the earliest memories I have is when I was seven years old. My mum dressed me and my brother up in red, white and blue and the late Queen's Silver Jubilee. I went to school and we had Union Jack flags everywhere. "My mum and dad had put it up in their shop, and I felt so British and so patriotic, so proud of the cou...
POLL OF THE DAY: Would Britain vote to rejoin the EU if a second referendum is held?
POLL OF THE DAY: Would Britain vote to rejoin the EU if a second referendum is held?Cast your vote on the biggest talking points of the day, every dayFinal results will be announced in tomorrow's poll By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 12:00, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 12:00, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US politics live
GOP to target seat held by Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat among the state’s seven representatives in the HouseSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.An effort to reshape South Carolina’s congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the state House.I live in three districts. I’ll decide which one to run in.A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400m White House ballr...
Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action
Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action5 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks PhillipsGetty ImagesA deepening fuel crisis, exacerbated by an effective US oil blockade, has led to rolling blackoutsCuba's foreign minister has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention, following a report that it had acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida.Bruno Rodríguez stressed that Havana "neither threatens nor desires war" after U...
Trump to convene top-level Situation Room meeting on Iran with no nuclear deal in sight and more top headlines
1. Trump to convene top-level Situation Room meeting on Iran with no nuclear deal in sight2. Charlie Kirk suspected assassin asks for more secret hearings after losing fight over cameras in court 3. Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak reaches Canada as officials confirm new caseSPIRITUAL REVIVAL — Trump delivers Bible reading to thousands gathered for America 250 prayer rally. Continue reading …CITYWIDE RAMPAGE — Police arrest 2 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people. Co...
US Tells Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Peace Progress Stalls
US President Donald Trump warned Iran Sunday in a social media post that the “clock is ticking,” hours after drones targeted a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Suvendu govt forms panels to probe corruption, torture of women during Mamata's tenure
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Monday said his government has approved the formation of two panels under retired high court judges to probe institutional corruption and torture of women during Mamata Banerjee's tenure.
Federal Shariat Court strikes down 2022 legislation decriminalising suicide attempts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Monday declared the decriminalisation of suicide attempts un-Islamic and struck down the 2022 legislation through which it had been omitted from the Pakistan Penal Code. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman, Justice Syed Muhammad Anwar and Justice Amir Khan announced the reserved verdict on two separate petitions challenging the amendments introduced through the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitions were pu...
Inherited Retirement Accounts: What You Need To Know Now
MoneyTaxesEditors' PickInherited Retirement Accounts: What You Need To Know NowIllustration by C.J. Burton for ForbesByKelly Phillips Erb,Senior Writer. Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 06:30am EDTCongress has changed the rules for when beneficiaries must take money from inherited IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts. Here’s how to avoid the most common tax traps.@font-face{font-family: "Highlander"; src: url("https://i.forbesimg.com/...
No need for 28th Constitutional Amendment, says Raza Rabbani
PPP stalwart and former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani on Monday said that there was “no need” for a 28th Constitutional Amendment, saying that the Constitution could not “bear the burden” if it were to happen. In a statement, he said, “The ruling elite should realise that the Constitution, 1973, cannot bear the burden of another amendment. There is no need for the 28th Constitutional Amendment.” He said that the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments had already “defaced” a number of the origina...
Tyler Robinson asks for more secret hearings after losing fight over cameras in court
Lawyers for Charlie Kirk's accused assassin Tyler Robinson are pushing a Utah judge to box the public out of parts of a key hearing and seal volatile evidence after losing their bid to have news cameras removed from the courtroom.According to court filings, some of the exhibits prosecutors plan to present include records from the communications app Discord, text messages, written or recorded statements, videos of the shooting and a note.The defense wants to block the public from hearing testimon...
Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora sent to judicial custody in Rs 100 crore money laundering case
Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora has been taken into judicial custody following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a significant money laundering scandal involving ₹100 crore tied to fraudulent GST billings. During a rare family visit, his loved ones met him for the first time since his detainment.
Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercepting fleet near Cyprus
Israeli forces were intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it set sail from Turkiye last week, with organisers saying one of the vessels was stopped west of Cyprus. “Military vessels are currently intercepting our fleet and IDF forces are currently boarding the first of our boats in broad daylight,” the Global Sumud Flotilla posted on X. “We demand safe passage for our legal, non-violent humanitarian mission. Governments must act now to stop these illegal acts or piracy meant to...
Kerala CM forms SIT to probe 2023 attacks on Congress workers during Left regime
A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's "most cruel" home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.
JI emir challenges petroleum levy in FCC, terms it 'unconstitutional'
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) against the petroleum levy, arguing that the government had effectively granted itself unrestricted power to tax citizens through executive notifications without parliamentary oversight. The government had announced a petroleum and carbon levy on June 14, 2025, under an iron-clad commitment with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Last month, the government had cut the levy by...
'Not even in Srinagar ... ': CM Adhikari's Bengal comparison after Kolkata violence
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday tightened his tone on the deteriorating law and order situation in state after 10 cops along with 3 CAPF personnel were injured in Kolkata during a protest on Sunday afternoon. He further informed that at least 40 arrests had been made so far.
TMC leader moves HC, seeks protection days after Bengal CM's 'Pushpa' remark
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jahangir Khan on Monday moved the Calcutta high court seeking protection from any coercive action by the West Bengal Police, alleging that criminal cases were being repeatedly filed against him.
Free bus travel for women, spl dept for elderly: New Kerala CM's first decisions
NEW DELHI: In his first cabinet meeting after taking oath as Kerala chief minister, V D Satheesan announced a Rs 3,000 hike in the monthly honorarium of ASHA workers, fulfilling a key promise to the frontline health workers who played a crucial role in the state's healthcare system.